Democrats set their convention roll call to a soundtrack. Here’s how each song fits each state
The traditional roll call at the Democratic National Convention in Chicago became a boisterous dance party, with each state’s delegation announcing their votes for presidential nominee Kamala Harris to a song befitting their state
By PHILIP MARCELO and SUMAN NAISHADHAM
Published - Aug 21, 2024, 05:36 PM ET
Last Updated - Aug 21, 2024, 05:36 PM EDT
The traditional roll call at the Democratic National Convention in Chicago turned into a boisterous dance party Tuesday, with each delegation announcing their votes for presidential nominee Kamala Harris to a fitting song.
The musical nods spun by DJ Cassidy were mostly obvious. Massachusetts went with a punk song about Boston. Kansas picked a song from the band Kansas.
But there were curious picks — like American Samoa rolling out to Lady Gaga's “Edge of Glory" — and some delegations said they simply didn't have a say in the matter.
Here’s how each song (likely) fits each state or territory, in order of the roll call:
